OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. his report is available in digital edition, animated and enriched with videos.Scan the QR code to access it. The report is also available via the link below www.ocpafrica.com/5yearsreport 2 3 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him 05 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. ‘‘ We are seeing the beginning of a green revolution in Africa. Africa will be the locus of solutions for global food security challenges and not problems as often represented. We can reverse that trend if we strive to process our natural resources for the continent.’’ Mostafa Terrab Chairman and CEO of OCP Group 06 07 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. Created five years ago, OCP Africa capitalizes on the century-old experience of its parent-company OCP Group to contribute to the sustainable development of African agriculture. Present in the continent through 12 subsidiaries and two representative offices, with 17 African nationalities, OCP Africa is proud to belong in multicultural Africa and work with a network of public and private partners. Our core business is supplying customized fertilizers, but our commitment does not end there. With our partners, we provide customized solutions to smallholder farmers following the local soil-crop- environment system and agronomic practices. Through supportive programs, we help smallholder farmers learn best agricultural practices and manage their activity more sustainably. We also contribute to building a more robust financial and insurance environment for their business to thrive. Research and Development are at the centre of the future challenges of agriculture in our continent, so OCP Africa is intensely involved in sustainable agricultural development, integrated management of soil fertility and climate change. In the last five years, we assisted African smallholder farmers transitioning from simple subsistence agriculture to commercial farming. This report tells the story of that transition. This activity report reiterates our firm belief that Africa can become a global sustainable agriculture leader using its own human and natural resources. I wish to thank our African and international partners, all employees in OCP Group and its subsidiary, OCP Africa, for their commitment, benevolence, and willingness to share intelligence and knowledge. I conclude by paying homage to Karim Lotfi Senhadji for his outstanding leadership during his 2016- 2020 term as CEO of OCP Africa. Dr. Mohamed Anouar JAMALI CEO OCP Africa April 2021 ÉDITO 08 09 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. 010 011 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. THE AFRICAN OCP AFRICA DREAM IN ACTION 06 12 38 45 AGRICULTURE, THE AGRICULTURE IN IN PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATE NEW GREEN GOLD AFRICA, A VECTOR OF WE TRUST TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIC GROWTH 20 28 62 70 OCP AFRICA, A STORY OF DIGITALIZE TO LARGE-SCALE COMMITTED PLAYER A GREAT BETTER IMPACT PROGRAMS FOR THE AFRICAN VENTURE GREEN REVOLUTION 32 CASE STUDIES AFRICAN FOOTPRINT 78 SOMMAIRE 108 OCP AFRICA IN THE MEDIA 012 013 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. THE AFRICAN DREAM African states have relied heavily on agriculture in the past few decades to ensure their development, as evidenced by the numerous efforts. The continent’s high proportion of young people, the availability of quality arable lands, and the abundance of water resources make it an ideal place to feed a growing population sustainably. Its millions of hectares of available arable lands, the diversity of its agro-ecological zones, its potential for industrial, environmental, social and human development make Africa is a strategic continent for the global agri-food industry. 014 015 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. A. AGRICULTURE, THE NEW GREEN GOLD 1. AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA, AN ECONOMIC GROWTH VECTOR The agricultural sector is at the heart of the African continent continues to be a net importer of agricultural ‘‘ The future of food production economy. With a contribution of 30% of GDP and 55% of products to meet the basic food needs of its population. the working population in agriculture, the industry is of Despite structural changes, the import bill will rise from in the world will depend on what paramount importance for the continent’s socio-economic $45 billion in 2019 to $ 100 billion by 2030. Agriculture development. can provide the continent with unprecedented socio- Africa does with agriculture. Africa African agriculture has considerable assets. economic development with its high economic growth On the one hand, Africa is full of vast tracts of arable lands, rates. It will, however, require increased agricultural sits on 65% of the uncultivated precisely 65% of the arable lands available on the planet. production since higher yields of important crops are arable land left in the world to On the other hand, the continent can count on a diversity necessary to reduce the growing level of hunger and of agro-ecological zones and climates, which creates a vast lower the cost of food imports. It will also have a broader feed 9 billion people by 2050. potential for agricultural products grown and marketed on economic impact ranging from increasing agricultural domestic and export markets. revenues to providing raw materials to the industrial sector Its large savannas constitute During the past ten years, Africa achieved significant on the continent. agricultural commodity producer thanks to these Action in many fields is necessary to achieve the the largest agricultural frontier resources. The continent covers 75% of the world development of African agriculture. African institutions, production of cacao, 55% of cassava production, 43% of African governments, and international players must worldwide with about 400 million millet production and 42% of the production of sorghum. strongly support smallholder farmers on the continent. Despite rising production levels in recent years, the African hectares. However, only 10% of these spaces are cultivated, i.e. hardly 10 million hectares.’’ 45 65% MILLIARDS Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, of the arable land available on President of the African Development Bank the planet is African3 de dollars billions of food imports in 2019 1International Labor Organization 2017 016 2,3 African Development Bank 017 OCP AFRICA THE AFRICAN DREAM SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AT THE AFRICAN UNION, AT THE HEART OF HEART OF THE AGRICULTURAL THE CONTINENT’S AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION TRANSFORMATION At the heart of the agricultural sector are small family farmers, who make up nearly 80% of the farming population. They carry most of the continent’s production. ‘‘ Agricultural transformation in Africa This family structure of farms determines decision- making process, work organization, and the management of requires strategies that face the main production factors. This model explains the modest size of plots, limited technological and capital levels, and therefore agricultural development challenges the low agricultural productivity of these family farms. in a holistic approach. It also requires Agricultural productivity in Africa is below the levels registered in other areas in the world. Modest yields are innovative programs that strongly essentially the result of a common use of fertilizers and seeds, a lack of mechanization, due to lack of access to link agriculture to infrastructure and appropriate financial services. According to McKinsey, a finances and develop value chains and global management consulting firm, farm production in Africa could increase by two to three times its current level if agricultural markets at national and cereals, livestock, and horticulture intensify. regional levels.’’ Therefore, an agricultural revolution in Africa will have to be supported by a comprehensive approach centred around farmers, facilitating their access to inputs, training and financial instruments. More importantly, farmers will need access to structured markets to sell their products and grow their business. Her Excellency Josepha Sacko African Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture 018 019 OF CONTRIBUTION OCP AFRICA THE AFRICAN DREAM TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD SYSTEMS years FOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA. OVERVIEW OF THE MALABO Modernization is essential to increase agricultural yields, given the challenges. Agricultural modernization is one of (2014) the flagship projects of the African Union, materialized in its DECLARATION Agenda 2063. The first aspiration of this ambitious plan is to achieve a “prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and 1. RECOMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES AND VALUES OF CAADP PROCESS sustainable development ” through a radical transformation of agriculture, which will enable the continent to feed itself and be a significant player as a net food exporter. 2. COMMITMENT TO ENHANCE INVESTMENT FINANCE IN AGRICULTURE: The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme • Uphold the 10% public spending target; (CAADP) is one of the continental frameworks of Agenda 2063. • Operationalization of Africa Investment Bank; It aims to help African countries eliminate hunger and reduce poverty